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Will Man United's Champions League fate be impacted by the shutdown of Turkish football after shocking referee attack, as group rivals Galatasaray face FC Copenhagen?

Turkish football was rocked on Monday night after a shocking attack on a top-flight referee, which has led to the country's Football Association suspending football in the country.

The president of a top-flight Turkish football club sparked fury after running onto the pitch following a draw and punching a referee in the face.

MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca launched the vicious attack on referee Halil Umut Meler after his side drew 1-1 against Caykur Rizespor in the Super Lig.

Shocking images of the on-pitch sucker-punch show Koca's fist connecting with Meler's cheek beneath his left eye, sending the official to the ground.